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Thursday, 14 May 2009

Picture of Briggate in the heart of the shopping district of Leeds, Yorkshire.

Briggate is one of the oldest streets in the city of Leeds and was founded in 1207 when the road began on the north side of the Leeds Bridge over the River Aire. The name 'Briggate' derives from 'the road to the bridge'.

Today Briggate is a pedestrianised shopping street with most of Leeds department stores on it, including Harvey Nichols. There are also banks, restaurants and cafes along Briggate, there are also some old alleyways leading to old public houses including The Packhorse.

Thanks so much for visiting my Leeds in Yorkshire photography blog and for your much appreciated comments. If you leave a question relating to today's photograph or commentary, I'll do my best to give an answer, so do come back later. Thanks.

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About - Leeds Daily Photo

Leeds is the largest city in Yorkshire and the business, financial and legal centre of Yorkshire. Leeds is also the fastest growing city in England. Through my Leeds photography I will try to give you an insight into life here in Leeds in particular and Yorkshire in General.

My Leeds and Yorkshire photography is available as high resolution images, also stock photography of Leeds and Yorkshire for use in newsletters, newspapers, books, web sites, etc. I have photographs of much of Leeds, Bradford and elsewhere in Yorkshire